Sales Manager

McDaniels Volkswagen; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Ongoing Factory Training

Opportunities for Advancement

Job summary

McDaniels Subaru of Columbia in Columbia, SC is seeking a motivated Sales Manager to lead a high-performing automotive sales team. You will guide pre-owned sales, oversee inventory, pricing, and the customer purchase experience.

A hands-on leader with strong CSI results and experience in automotive finance will help you coach staff, structure deals, and build a culture of integrity and customer focus. Ready to lead and grow with us?

Qualifications

• Proven automotive sales management experience, including pre-owned sales management.
• Automotive finance department experience.
• Track record of strong CSI performance and customer relationships.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop people—not just manage numbers.
• Strong desking, deal-structuring, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate the sales team to achieve sales goals while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Support pre-owned vehicle operations, inventory management, pricing, merchandising, and inventory turn.
• Work closely with the finance department to ensure a smooth, transparent purchase experience.
• Help structure deals and guide customers and sales professionals through the sales process.
• Maintain strong CSI results through clear communication, follow-up, and accountability.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members and future leaders.
• Promote a professional, customer-focused culture grounded in teamwork and integrity.

Skills

Automotive sales management

Pre-owned sales management

Automotive finance

CSI performance

Customer relationships

Coaching & development

Desking & negotiation

Leadership

Job description

McDaniels Subaru of Columbia | Columbia, SC

McDaniels Subaru of Columbia is looking for a motivated Sales Manager who knows how to drive results, deliver an outstanding customer experience, and develop a successful team. We're seeking a hands-on leader with pre-owned sales management and automotive finance department experience, a strong CSI track record, and a passion for helping people grow.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and motivate the sales team to achieve sales goals while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Support pre-owned vehicle operations, inventory management, pricing, merchandising, and inventory turn.
• Work closely with the finance department to ensure a smooth, transparent purchase experience.
• Help structure deals and guide customers and sales professionals through the sales process.
• Maintain strong Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) results through clear communication, consistent follow-up, and accountability.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members, building their skills and preparing future leaders.
• Promote a professional, customer-focused culture grounded in teamwork and integrity.

What We're Looking For

• Proven automotive sales management experience, including pre-owned sales management.
• Automotive finance department experience.
• A track record of strong CSI performance and customer relationship management.
• A demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop people—not just manage numbers.
• Strong desking, deal-structuring, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• A hands-on leadership style with a commitment to ethical business practices.

Ready to Lead?

We want to hear from leaders who can grow the business while growing their people. Bring your pre-owned expertise, finance experience, and commitment to customer satisfaction to McDaniels Subaru of Columbia.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing Factory Training
• Opportunities for Advancement